“After Messi missed his penalty against Chelsea, I shouted, ‘Barcelona, you couldn’t even finish a cathedral,' which even got a laugh from the Barça fans” Johnny Vaughan recalls the match that contained the best goal he’s seen live

Lionel Messi Barcelona.

What is the best goal you’ve ever seen live?

It’s a classic staple of any pub conversation about the beautiful game. Some fans will be lucky enough to have seen one of the greats produce a sublime moment of skill, while others will offer up a goal of personal significance, a last-minute promotion winner or a derby day equaliser.